Radiator, core support cover
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Radiator, core support cover
I needed something to hold the radiator as the stock one will not work. This is what i came up with. I have a small hand brake an thought i would give it a try. It still needs to be trimmed on the front edge and painted.
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1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
Re: Radiator, core support cover
hey chris
after looking at it again i think i would just round off the coners on the front edge and polish the scratches out with a buffer and leave it the aluminum look. i like the way it breaks up the core support and it looks more high tech just my 2 cents
rob
after looking at it again i think i would just round off the coners on the front edge and polish the scratches out with a buffer and leave it the aluminum look. i like the way it breaks up the core support and it looks more high tech just my 2 cents
rob
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Re: Radiator, core support cover
Yep, what Rob said.
1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Re: Radiator, core support cover
I agree with the other guys. Looks good though
Re: Radiator, core support cover
Thanks guys,
It's 18 gage steel. I didn't have a peace of alum. big enough to make it out of.
Should I powder coat it or chrome it?
It's 18 gage steel. I didn't have a peace of alum. big enough to make it out of.
Should I powder coat it or chrome it?
Blackhoodmafia!!!!
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
Re: Radiator, core support cover
I'm getting more and more into powder coating. Chrome is too flashy and just doesn't say 'serious business' to me. But then, I'm getting tired of polishing stuff too.supernova wrote:Thanks guys,
It's 18 gage steel. I didn't have a peace of alum. big enough to make it out of.
Should I powder coat it or chrome it?
1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
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Re: Radiator, core support cover
Not really the cover is maybe a pound. Now the big radiator filled will be heavy. But that ok I do plan on driving on the street some. The last set up would not keep it cool.John_Heard wrote:Looks heavy
Blackhoodmafia!!!!
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
Re: Radiator, core support cover
How about take your hole saw and put some lightening holes in the area right across the top of the radiator ? That way you still seal the top gap just ahead of the radiator and lose some weight as well.supernova wrote:Not really the cover is maybe a pound. Now the big radiator filled will be heavy. But that ok I do plan on driving on the street some. The last set up would not keep it cool.John_Heard wrote:Looks heavy
Now for me, penalty weight is not something I worry about, but then I'm not turning the times that you guys are
1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Re: Radiator, core support cover
well now that you got the bending down maybe make it out of some 32 or 40 tho. aluminum now if you do keep it i would power coat it silver or grey just to break up the black but i'm like john on this i am a weight saving fool if you look at the pictures i sent you look at the front end frame and see how much i i spent it to saving weight lol
so again i'm with john i would look into the aluminum and save the weight and exspeicaly so far forward
rob
so again i'm with john i would look into the aluminum and save the weight and exspeicaly so far forward
rob
best to date N/A 8.91@153
psca westcoast heads up racing open comp
67 Camaro RS/SS
BBC Powerglide 4800 stall 4.11 29.5x10.5W
http://www.chpdragracing.com
psca westcoast heads up racing open comp
67 Camaro RS/SS
BBC Powerglide 4800 stall 4.11 29.5x10.5W
http://www.chpdragracing.com
Re: Radiator, core support cover
chris, what he's trying to tell you is to lay off the cheeseburgers...chpcamaro wrote:well now that you got the bending down maybe make it out of some 32 or 40 tho. aluminum now if you do keep it i would power coat it silver or grey just to break up the black but i'm like john on this i am a weight saving fool if you look at the pictures i sent you look at the front end frame and see how much i i spent it to saving weight lol
so again i'm with john i would look into the aluminum and save the weight and exspeicaly so far forward
rob
1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Re: Radiator, core support cover
Use one of those punches that put the fancy flange on the hole. I can't remember what there called. Look like this:
Re: Radiator, core support cover
I'm with rob. I think I'll remake it out of aluminum.
I like the holes the peace that vegaracer is showing. I think thay'er called dimpled holes.
They don't call me Cheeseburger Boy for nothing! See ya at IN-in-OUT's
I like the holes the peace that vegaracer is showing. I think thay'er called dimpled holes.
They don't call me Cheeseburger Boy for nothing! See ya at IN-in-OUT's
Blackhoodmafia!!!!
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
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Re: Radiator, core support cover
I used to use a 1/2" wide strap of aluminum for mine bent in a similar shape, bolted to the center of the radiator support. It didn't weigh but a few ounces.
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Re: Radiator, core support cover
supernova wrote:I'm with rob. I think I'll remake it out of aluminum.
I like the holes the peace that vegaracer is showing. I think thay'er called dimpled holes.
They don't call me Cheeseburger Boy for nothing! See ya at IN-in-OUT's
1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
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